Edward Millman

Edward Millman

Edward Millman was an American artist who made significant contributions to the world of abstract expressionism and color field painting. Born in 1931, Millman grew up in Washington D.C. and received his formal education at the Corcoran School of Art. He was one of the founding members of the Washington Color School, which was a group of artists who were known for their experimentation with color and abstraction. Millman's work was characterized by his bold use of primary colors, geometric shapes, and lines. He was also known for his unique ability to create depth and texture in his paintings, which gave them a sense of movement and energy. Throughout his career, Millman received numerous awards and accolades for his work. He was the recipient of a Guggenheim Fellowship in 1965 and was awarded a National Endowment for the Arts grant in 1973. His work has been exhibited in galleries and museums around the world, including the Corcoran Gallery of Art, the Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, and the National Museum of American Art. Despite his success, Millman remained committed to his craft and continued to create new works until his death in 2012. His legacy lives on through his art, which continues to inspire and captivate audiences around the world.

Edward Millman, American artist, abstract expressionism, color field painting, Washington Color School, primary colors, geometric shapes, lines, depth, texture, Guggenheim Fellowship, National Endowment for the Arts, Corcoran Gallery of Art, Hirshhorn Mus

— Andrew Nelson

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